Disability Advocates Unmoved by Education Dept. Call as Restructuring Looms
NPR reports the department failed to reassure advocates amid fears of special education oversight being moved to another agency.
Jul 10, 20260 views
The Rise of Solo Agers: How Aging Alone Is Reshaping Society
A growing demographic of older adults without children or spouses is prompting a rethink of support systems, with experts calling for societal shifts that benefit everyone.
Jul 9, 20261 views
Trump Administration Abruptly Cancels Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants
Health departments and nonprofits blindsided as federal funding for evidence-based programs is cut without warning.
Jul 8, 20260 views
The Peptide Push: RFK Jr. and Compounding Pharmacies vs. FDA Scientists
Unproven therapies marketed for longevity and wellness are fueling a debate over access, regulation, and scientific evidence.
Jul 8, 20260 views
Flexible Work, Gig Economy, and Mental Health: The New Frontier in Addressing Labor Shortages
From GE Appliances' shift-scheduling app to Taiwan's wage debate and the 4-day week, companies and governments grapple with worker shortages and well-being.
Jul 8, 20260 views
Clinical Trials Launch for Rare Ebola Strain in DRC Amid Outbreak
Three new trials test experimental treatments for the Zaire ebolavirus strain, which currently has no approved vaccines or therapies.
Jul 7, 20263 views
Navigating Divorce: Expert Advice on Ending a Marriage Without Destroying Your Family
From divorce coaches to financial experts, a look at how to manage the emotional, financial, and practical aspects of separation.
Jul 7, 20263 views
Fast Walkers in Their 80s Cut Cognitive Decline Risk by Half, Study Finds
Research links brisk walking pace to sharper thinking in oldest old, offering a simple strategy to protect brain health.
Jul 6, 20266 views
From Scraps to Spectacular: Creative Ways to Transform Leftovers and Fight Food Waste
Food Waste Action Week urges Canadians to become 'Leftover Legends' as experts share inventive recipes and tips to turn fridge odds and ends into delicious new meals.
Jul 6, 20262 views
Medicare Beneficiaries Face Coverage Shocks: Drug Plan Losses and New GLP-1 Options
Thousands lose drug plans over unpaid premiums as low as $8; new rules cap GLP-1 costs at $50 but exclude TRICARE for Life enrollees.
Jul 6, 20261 views